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as in items
a separate part in a list, account, or series
every detail was accounted for
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2
as in facts
a single piece of information
didn't leave out a single detail in his police report on the burglary
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3
as in detachments
a small military unit with a special task or function
the officer sent out a detail to patrol the perimeter of the compound
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as in jobs
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
the soldier was placed on guard detail at the border crossing
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as in names
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the new assistant was detailed to accompany the boss on the business trip
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as in lists
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of details
Eva Thomas, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
For more details on the claims process or to download a claim form, visit the Hoosier Lottery Winners page or contact the customer service team at 1-800-955-6886.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
Using architectural details as your guide.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
Still, the legislative session frequently goes past the target end date as lawmakers negotiate over the final details of bills and the state budget.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The case remains under investigation, and no further details were immediately available.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The 47-year-old showcased her physique on Instagram with a series of photos in a pastel triangle string bikini accented with beaded details.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The details of the shooting remain unclear.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The letter details other claims of favoritism and disregard for recent board directives to curb spending, like attempting to hire for vacant positions and authorizing overtime expenditures despite the hiring and overtime freeze enacted in the board approved fiscal solvency plan.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The report details the evolution of crypto crime over time.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The study details the results of analysis of core samples retrieved from 1,669 feet (509 m) below the surface during an encampment at the Dome's summit in the spring of 2023.
—New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2026
The piece details the rise and fall of Maduro, a violent despot who ruled with an iron fist.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
The Journal's article details a harrowing rescue attempt by family members, including by Josie Johnson-Smith and Michelle Johnson.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit also details ongoing friction between Dish and Disney, which is allegedly withdrawing some sports content from the company.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
As the title suggests, the book details Turner's tale of a heartbroken widower who became an unlikely senior-citizen TV star on the first season of the reality show, which ended with an engagement to Nist.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
The butt-flattering pants look like chic trousers but feel like sweats, and don’t have any bulky design details.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
For more details on the claims process or to download a claim form, visit the Hoosier Lottery Winners page or contact the customer service team at 1-800-955-6886.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
Using architectural details as your guide.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
Still, the legislative session frequently goes past the target end date as lawmakers negotiate over the final details of bills and the state budget.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The case remains under investigation, and no further details were immediately available.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The 47-year-old showcased her physique on Instagram with a series of photos in a pastel triangle string bikini accented with beaded details.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The details of the shooting remain unclear.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
The lawsuit details multiple retaliatory actions by and physical threats from coworkers.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The letter details other claims of favoritism and disregard for recent board directives to curb spending, like attempting to hire for vacant positions and authorizing overtime expenditures despite the hiring and overtime freeze enacted in the board approved fiscal solvency plan.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The report details the evolution of crypto crime over time.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The study details the results of analysis of core samples retrieved from 1,669 feet (509 m) below the surface during an encampment at the Dome's summit in the spring of 2023.
—New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2026
The piece details the rise and fall of Maduro, a violent despot who ruled with an iron fist.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
The Journal's article details a harrowing rescue attempt by family members, including by Josie Johnson-Smith and Michelle Johnson.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit also details ongoing friction between Dish and Disney, which is allegedly withdrawing some sports content from the company.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
As the title suggests, the book details Turner's tale of a heartbroken widower who became an unlikely senior-citizen TV star on the first season of the reality show, which ended with an engagement to Nist.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for details
Noun
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The generous main compartment provides plenty of room for skincare and haircare products, and includes a removable divider to keep your items organized.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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To prevent their flocks from contracting bird flu, officials suggest poultry owners keep their animals away from wild and migratory birds, isolate animals with signs of illness, disinfect equipment and other items, and limit the flock's contact with people.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ironically, to deal with these difficulties, Virginia would have to both check facts and do some inventing of her own.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Who would have thought that giving away billions of dollars to people who self-certify facts on a form leads to tens of billions of dollars flying out the door to fraudsters who learn how to fill out the form?—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Israeli military has amassed two major groups of armored vehicles in Sheikh Radwan, to the north of Gaza City, according to the imagery, with additional detachments of armored vehicles stationed along roads that lead toward Israel.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Although the much smaller Michino’o/Togitsu metal foundry detachments could not compete with the Ōhashi unit in terms of sheer noise and numbers, these girls were in high spirits this fine and yet‑too‑hot hot morning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That said, many of the gains players made here won’t dramatically affect their bottom lines, and the reality is that most players on ECHL deals will still need those second jobs and other sources of income to continue to chase their dream of making it to the next level.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Both Tong and his counterpart in Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha, followed up with their own request on Monday which reiterated the developers’ claim that federal intervention risks raising costs for electric customers while upending thousands of local jobs.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Saturn also stations direct in Pisces this week in your sector of higher education and long-term vision.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
23 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Along with the city, the lawsuit also names Brentwood Police Officer Aaron Peachman, who was speaking with Bustos.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The indictment also names Flores, Maduro’s son, the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, and two other defendants.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One of the comments on Jessie James Decker’s video suggests rolling the cookies in shredded coconut, and my mom’s recipe also lists this as optional.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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So far, the Abbey's official website lists the bell-ringing schedule for the first half of the year.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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However, Chuba Hubbard’s calf injury in the second quarter of the season opened things up for Dowdle to emerge.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Klaiber took those things and molded Lehman into an Olympian, at times pushing boundaries and pushing Lehman to the brink.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Details.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/details. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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